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During my trip to Bhutan and in between visiting various monasteries, spending time with monks, I had an opportunity to interview Sonam Tashi, a monk in Tamshing Lhakhang. My guide acted as the translator, and I recorded the interview. Before I jump into questions, here is a small introduction to him: Sonam Tashi studied for…
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The tourist infrastructure in Mauritania is still developing. It is easy to find a place in the capital, Nouakchott, but due to low supply, the cost can be on the higher side if you are travelling on a budget. And in villages, most of them aren’t even listed on Google or don’t have enough…
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Bhutan offers one of the world’s most authentic monastery experiences, where ancient Buddhist traditions remain alive. Bhutan is home to hundreds of monasteries that serve as active centres of spiritual life rather than mere tourist attractions. Some gigantic, some defy gravity, and some are extremely important. The list below covers monasteries and temples (Lhakhang)…